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The Mid-Century Modern checker board patterned coffee table and two end tables are selling on Craigslist for $275 total or best offer. You can pick them up in Columbia Heights or ask for delivery. To see the full Craigslist ad click here.

The Apartment Therapy DC Furniture Classifieds are local and JUST DECOR. Post a particularly good thing, and we'll highlight you here on the front page.

More information and great Craigslist finds below the jump...

Saah Unfinished Furniture carries good-quality, basic hardwood furniture and a wide variety of stains and finishes (some are shown below the jump). Saah has been in the DC-area for 57 years. We have found the furniture to be reasonably priced and the staff helpful. More photos and info below the jump...

The Obama family has moved to DC! Although they are not quite in the White House, they are temporarily staying across the street at the Hay Adams Hotel. The hotel has a long DC history. Open since 1928, the Hay Adams was renovated in 2001 by DC designer Thomas Pheasant. The traditional-styled rooms overlook the White House, Lafayette Park, and St. John’s Church. See more hotel photos below the jump...

A few years ago, I took bags of stuff to the donation drop-off boxes at 18th and California St. NW (shown here) and had a surprising interaction. The charity specifically requests clothing and I had nervously included things like old earphones and worn-out throw pillows. At the drop site, several homeless people asked if they could go through my bags before I put them in the donation boxes. They were thrilled to take my old earphones, mismatched pillows, and clothing. It was startling but wonderful to see my discarded items fought over and immediately put to use by people who needed them. So below are suggestions for donating items you may have and not need to local charities...

Name: Adam
Location: U Street Corridor, Washington DC
Size: 850 sq.ft.
Lived in: owned for 1 year and 2 months
House Style: condo building constructed in 2007

Adam has worked to combine his love of music and art into a clean, comfortable home. Over the last year of living in his new space, Adam has been trying out pieces and artwork. Adam uses his musical instruments and travel photos as art and decor. He also has some lovely furniture pieces and artwork from his parents...

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With only a month left until the Obamas move into the White House, and no "first decorator" announced, first puppy picked, or green policy boasted, news sources are speculating. Today both the New York Times and the Washington Post wonder if the Obamas will choose Nate Berkus, the famous Chicago designer beloved by Oprah, as the "first decorator." Have you heard any good rumors about the Obamas' White House Decor? More photos and gossip below the jump...

Maybe its' because of the holidays, or the recession, that we're seeing red everywhere. Shown at left are two red couches in Ashburn, but purchased in Rota, Spain. You can get both for $350. See the full Craigslist ad by clicking here. Below the jump are more great Craigslist finds (mostly in red!)...

The Apartment Therapy DC Furniture Classifieds are local and JUST DECOR. Post a particularly good thing, and we'll highlight you here on the front page.

AT DC reader Naama told us about Aqua Creations, the furniture and lighting studio of Israeli designer Ayala Serfaty, whose projects are getting attention around the world. Since 1994, Aqua Creations has created innovative lighting and furniture pieces for businesses and homes. The photos here show Aqua Creations' work in Switzerland, the Dominican Republican, Germany, and Ireland. More amazing photos and information below the jump...

The Washingtonian magazine has pulled together information on the DC homes of those in charge of cleaning up the U.S. financial market mess. The article reports the value and neighborhood of the DC houses of the "bailout stars." Can you guess which homes belong to Ben Bernanke (Chair of the Federal Reserve), Chris Cox (Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission), Daniel Mudd Former (President of Fannie Mae) and Henry Paulson (Secretary of the Treasury)? Find out below the jump...

Much as we adore kitsch around the holidays, this year for our own home we're thinking about decor made from found or recycled materials. This gorgeous Christmas tree, displayed in Montreal, is made from 300 water bottles. Four people put it together over two days. More photos and info below the jump...

We love holiday home decorations, especially the over-the-top kitschy kind. At least once during the season, we drive through festive neighborhoods to check out the best outdoor decorations (especially fun at night to see all the homes lit up). Do you decorate your home for Christmas or another holiday? How kitschy are your holiday decorations? Survey and more fun holiday photos below the jump...

We've been covering potential design changes to the White House and other places in DC because of the administration change. Today we've rounded up Obama-related home decor and design items for your home. Etsy offers a great selection of Obama-designs, including a large assortment of Christmas tree ornaments. Shown at left is an Obama Mt. Rushmore Candle by David Chalat ($20). More creative Obama designs from Etsy below the jump...

Rug Rag is a helpful online resource on oriental rugs. The website includes interactive features to help you pick your oriental rug style, remove rug stains (anything from fish slime to typewriter ribbon ink), and rug verification. Matthew and David Dilmaghani run Rug Rag and have a hundred-year old family history in the rug industry that originated in Persia. Links and more info below the jump...

DC designer Darryl Carter has shared his design tips with AT DC and we've blogged about his new furniture line. Now we get to see inside his Virginia house! The picture above shows Darryl Carter in front of his 19th-century Virginia farmhouse with his dogs, Otis and Lucy. Click below the jump for more info and photos...